Study Analyzes Aerosol Exposure in Open-Layout Dental Offices
The close proximities and confined spaces of the dental office environment in a pandemic pose potential health risks that may be more problematic.
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Washington State Mandates New COVID-19 Requirements for Dental Facilities
Washington Governor Jay Inslee has announced additional requirements for health and dental facilities to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks.
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Some Toothpastes and Mouthwashes Neutralize the COVID-19 Virus by 99.9%
Toothpastes that include zinc or stannous and mouthwash formulas with cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) neutralize SARS-CoV-2 by 99.9%, according to Colgate, which conducted clinical.
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ADA Encourages Continuation of Dental Care During the Pandemic Surge
As the pandemic surges and cases hit record highs, the ADA reminds clinicians that they should continue to provide care since dentistry is.
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Current UV Technologies Prove Effective Against SARS-CoV-2 Indoors
An ultraviolet (UV) light technology that’s already used to prevent the spread of other airborne diseases in buildings has the potential to be.
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Toothbrushing Habits Linked With COVID-19 Spread
Poor oral hygiene measures such as sharing toothbrushes or toothpaste, keeping toothbrushes in the same container, and keeping the same toothbrush after testing.
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Marquette Dental Students Quarantined After Potential COVID-19 Exposure
Members of the Marquette University School of Dentistry’s second-year class have been put into quarantine after concerns of potential exposure to COVID-19 occurred.
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Large-Scale Study Examines Tooth Decay Among Arizona and Hawai’i Preschoolers
Rates of early childhood caries among Hispanic, American Indian, Native Hawaiian, and other Pacific Islander children nationwide are almost double those of white.
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Simple Oral Rinse Can Inactivate COVID-19 Virus
A diluted version of over-the-counter povidone-iodine (PVP-I) oral rinse can kill viruses such as the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and prevent transmission in as little.
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CDC Releases Guidance for Non-Emergency Dental Care
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have updated their Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Dental Settings During the COVID-19.
